Career Fair - Preparation

How to Prepare for the Career & Internship Fair

What to do Before the Fair:

No pre-registration required. Do bring your Student ID to swipe in though.

Log in to Wildcat Careers and upload a resume under "Documents" (A resume book of students who attend the fair will be created and shared with the employers who attend the fair) (Resume Writing Resources)

What to do the Day Of the Fair:

Get there early so you have plenty of time to walk around and get comfortable

When you’re ready to talk to companies, start speaking to companies NOT on your target list; this will give you a chance to practice your pitch and get comfortable

Make eye contact, smile, and give a firm handshake

When speaking with your target companies, be sure to ask for a business card

After you walk away from the table, be sure to write a quick note on the back of the card; assuming you’ll have many cards, you’ll want to be sure you can remember key details or follow-up instructions from specific conversations

If companies ask you to apply online after you give them your resume, Don't be offended. Many companies today have hiring policies that require every job applicant to be officially registered in their system.

What to do After the Fair:

Follow up with employers you had an interest in; send a quick thank you email and let them know you have completed the online application (if requested)